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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Maternity figure (phemba)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Maternity figure (phemba)

Maker Kongo Artist
Maker Yombe Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
Made/manufacturedAfrica
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood, shell
Dimensions11 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (29.8 x 9.8 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2002.39.6
Collections
DescriptionKneeling female figure holding infant.
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